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Schematic Reference: Memory Seats Schematics

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Did you review the Memory Seats Description and Operation?

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Go to Memory Seats Description and Operation

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Operate the Memory Seat System.

Does the system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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  1. Disconnect the Memory Seat Switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit at the Memory Seat Switch connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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  1. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module.
  2. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the vehicle in PARK.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the park switch input at the Memory Seat Module connector and a good ground.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

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Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe each Memory Seat Switch signal circuit at the Memory Seat Switch connector.

Did the test lamp illuminate for any of the switch signal circuits?

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Using a test lamp connected to a good ground, probe each Memory Seat Switch signal circuit at the Memory Seat Switch connector.

Did the test lamp illuminate for any of the switch signal circuits?

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  1. Reconnect the Memory Seat Switch.
  2. Using a test lamp connected to a good ground, probe each switch signal circuit at the Memory Seat Module and operate the respective switch function.

Did the test lamp illuminate for each signal circuit when the Memory Seat Switch was pressed?

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Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 voltage at the Memory Seat Module connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit at the Memory Seat Module connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Connect a test lamp between the ground supply circuit at the Memory Seat Module connector and battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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11

Repair the open or poor connection in the A/T shift lock switch supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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12

Repair the open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit for the Memory Seat Switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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13

Repair the short to ground in the Memory Seat Switch signal circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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14

Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the Memory Seat Switch signal circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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15

Repair the open in the Memory Seat Switch signal circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the open or short to ground in the ignition 3 voltage circuit to the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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17

Repair the open or short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit for the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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18

Repair the open in the ground circuit for the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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19

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Memory Seat Switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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21

Replace the Memory Seat Switch. Refer to Front Seat Heater Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the Memory Seat Module. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the Memory Seat System to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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